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1970 Ford Mustang

1970 Boss 302 Mustang

Description

The 1970 Mustang came in three body styles, the coupe, the SportsRoof
(fastback), and the convertible.

For 1970 the Mustang returned to two headlights with a redesigned grill
and front end. For the first time, there were no headlights mounted
outside of the grill. In place of the outboard headlights were two
horizontal non-functioning vents. The front side marker lights were now
vertical and mounted higher, at the level of the headlights.

The Mustang horse emblem was moved back to the center of the grill. The
rear fender side scoops behind the doors were no more. The rear panel was
now flat instead of being concave, and the tail lights were recessed into
the panel.

High-backed bucket seats were now standard, and the ignition lock was
moved to the steering column.

The Mach 1 now had a hood stripe instead of a flat-black hood. Ribbed
aluminum rocker panel trim was new for the 1970 Mach 1. The rear spoiler
and rear window louvers were again optional.

The Boss Mustangs continued with little change. The Boss 429 was again
rated at 375 horsepower and 450 ft-lbs of torque, and the Boss 302 engine
was rated at 290 hp and 290 ft-lbs of torque.

1970 Shelby Cobra Mustang

1970 was the final year for the Shelby Cobras, though in reality
they were 1969 Shelbys sold as 1970 models. They were the same as the
1969 models except they now had two black stripes on the hood, and had
a front spoiler.

1970 Mustang Key Differences

1970 Mustangs are easy to identify as they have headlights set into
the grill with black horizontal vents set into the outer edges of the
front end. Additionally, they have no side fender scoops, and the rear
panel is flat with the tail lights being recessed into it.

Similar Years

1969-70 Mustangs were the third version of the First Generation
Mustangs (1965-1973). Although '69 and '70 Mustangs had the same body,
the headlights, grills, and tail lights are unique and they are easy
to distinguish.

How to Identify a 1970 Mustang

Overview

Third version (1969 - 1970) of the First Generation Mustang (1965 - 1973)

Mach 1 SportsRoof body style shown

For 1970, the Mustang was again available in coupe, convertible, and "SportsRoof"
(formerly fastback) versions (1965 - 1973)

1970 Mustang Grill

The grill for the '70 Mustang had one pair of headlights mounted in its
outer edges (1970)

1970 Mustang Grill and Emblem

The grill was changed to a horizontal bar pattern (1970)

The running horse emblem was the same as in 1969, but was moved back to the
center of the grill where it had always been previously (1970)

1970 Mustang Headlight

The 1970 Mustang had one headlight set into the grill on each side (1970)

Where the outer set of headlights were mounted in 1969, there were now a set
of two black, horizontal slots (1970)

1970 Boss Mustang Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Mustang was now flat (1970-1973)

1970 Mustang Tail lights

The tail lights changed again and were now recessed into the rear panel (1970)

1970 Mustang Dash

The dash was new and had four large dials in a single row (1969 - 1970)

Steering column mounted tach added by owner

1970 Mustang C-Pillar

For the first time, the fastback/Sportsroof C-pillars had no louvers or badges
(1970 - 1973)

1970 Mustang Mach 1 Hood

Instead of being painted flat black like last year, The Mach 1 hood had a
center hood stripe (1970)

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